Fine Dyed Cotton Batiste Fabric from Canada
Batiste is an ultra-fine plain weave cotton fabric dyed evenly, using yarns of number 69 or higher, weighing not more than 100 g/m² with 85%+ cotton. HTS 5208.31.80 applies based on its high yarn number, lightweight construction, and solid dyeing per chapter definitions. Used for dresses, collars, and handkerchiefs.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
22.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use boiling to remove excessive sizing before weight and yarn count tests as per US note (a)
• Label as 'piece dyed' not printed; CBP scrutinizes dyeing vs printing for plain weave classification
• Check for quantitative restrictions if raw cotton source, though woven fabrics generally exempt